Rethinking and reshaping access to London’s green spaces
A new 500-hectare West London Regional Park, announced earlier this year, aims to connect a number of existing green spaces into a larger ‘regional’ park, and includes plans for a new walking trail. 585,000 people live within a 30-minute walk of the park.
The London Assembly Environment Committee will tomorrow examine how access to green space can be improved across the capital, with a focus on the role of larger “regional parks” in connecting people and nature.
Members will ask questions about the wider barriers across London in accessing green space, particularly for lower-income Londoners, those without private outdoor space, and communities currently underserved by high-quality local green areas. They will explore how regional parks and green corridors improve biodiversity and access to nature, and how funding is being prioritised.
Guests will include:
Panel one:
- Abby Crisostomo, Head of Green Infrastructure, Greater London Authority
- Darren Share MBE, Director of Parks, Royal Parks Trust
- Graham Horton, Deputy Director, Thames Solent Area Team, Natural England
- Sam Parry, Chief Programme Officer - Regional Park, Ealing Council
- Paul Roper, Head of Projects, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Panel two:
- Alexandra Goodship, Head of Transport Policy – Active Travel & Public Transport, Transport for London
- Kate Conto, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Ramblers
- Hana Sutch, Founder, Go Jauntly walking App
The meeting will take place in the Chamber at City Hall on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 2pm.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- Gareth Roberts AM, Chair of the Environment Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the work of the Environment Committee.
- Read the agenda in full.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For more information, please contact Daniel Zikmund in the Assembly Media Office on 07860647577 or [email protected]. For out of hours media enquiries please call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer.